Music composer duo Sajid-Wajid has died at the age of 42, Wajid Khan. The news was confirmed by singer Sonu Nigam, who wrote in an Instagram post, “My brother Wajid left us.”
Music composer Salim Merchant told PTI, “He had a number of issues. He had a kidney issue and he had a transplant a while ago. But recently he came to know about a kidney infection … he was past four Was on ventilator for days, later his condition started to deteriorate. Kidney infections were beginning and then he became serious. “
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Earlier, entertainment journalist Faridun Shahryar told that Sonu confirmed to him that Wajid had coronovirus. “Sad news: Famous singer Sonu Nigam has just confirmed to me that Sajid-Wajid’s music composer Wajid Khan died sometime back. He was suffering from Kovid 19,” he tweeted.
In 1998, Salman Khan-starrer Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Sajid-Wajid started their career with music for several superstar films including Dabangg franchise, Chori Chori, Hello Brother, Wanted and Mere Shaadi Karogi. He also recently composed as the actor’s single, Bhai Bhai.
The Bollywood fraternity mourned the demise of the singer-musician. Actress Priyanka Chopra wrote on Twitter, “Horrible news. One thing I will always remember is the laugh of Wajid bhai. always smiling. gone too soon. My condolences to his family and people who mourn. rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Music composer Salim Merchant wrote, “Devastated by the news of the death of my brother Wajid of Sajid-Wajid’s fame. May Allah give strength to the family. Safe journey bro @ wajidkhan7 You’ve left too soon. This is a big loss for our community. I am shocked and broken inna lillahi wa inna ilyahi razi’an. ”
Singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo wrote, “Surprised to hear of Wajid’s brutal untimely demise of the famous music duo of Sajidwajid. A very dear friend and an incredible loss of a very talented musical mind – a Gr8 game ….” ”
Singer Tulsi Kumar said that she was ‘completely’ shocked by this news. “This cannot be true! I cannot believe that Wajid bhai has left us .. in a state of complete shock! Worked with U on so many songs and just met @ wajidkhan7 some time ago .. May your soul rest in peace. May God give the family strength to bear this huge loss, ”she wrote on Twitter.
Besides composing music for blockbusters like Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Dabangg and Ek Tha Tiger, Wajid also lent his voice for songs like Hud Had Dabangg, Jalwa and Fevicol Se.
Wajid worked with his brother Sajid as the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singer Superstar. He also sang the IPL 4 theme song, Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadka.